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R18 ETE

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,826 mi
Last recorded43,826 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 ETE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 43,826 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 42,809 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 39,463 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 35,815 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 32,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 29,636 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 25,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 22,853 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 22,853 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 20,650 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 20,650 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 18,800 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 18,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 16,801 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 14,316 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 10,357 miles

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge.

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge.

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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R18 ETE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R18 ETE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R18 ETE registered?

R18 ETE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is R18 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 ETE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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